Barbara Cleverly Bücher

Englische Gentlemen, geheimnisvolle Memsahibs, ein mysteriöser Mörder und die exotische Kulisse Indiens: ein Lesegenuss für alle Fans des klassischen britischen Kriminalromans. „Beeindruckend! Barbara Cleverly verbindet die fesselnde Geschichte einer Mordserie und die Atmosphäre der letzten Tage des britischen Weltreiches zu einem packenden Kriminalroman.“ Publishers Weekly „Perfekt in Szene gesetzt und höchst genussvoll zu lesen! Die Atmosphäre der letzten Tage englischer Kolonialherrschaft in Indien wird hier wieder zum Leben erweckt.“ Sunday Telegraph Zu „Das Geheimnis der Kaschmir-Rose“:

London 1926: Inspector Joe Sandilands ist gerade vom indischen Subkontinent wieder in die britische Hauptstadt zurückgekehrt, als im Luxushotel Ritz eine Dame der Gesellschaft umgebracht wird. Scotland Yard möchte großes Aufsehen vermeiden und will den Fall möglichst schnell als Raubmord zu den Akten legen. Aber sein Gespür sagt Sandilands schon bald, dass hinter dem Mord mehr steckt als nur ein missglückter Juwelendiebstahl …

Indien, 1922. Als in einem Grenzfort der Briten der Sohn eines mächtigen Stammesfürsten auf mysteriöse Weise stirbt, droht schreckliche Blutrache. Detective Joe Sandilands, der zufällig vor Ort ist, beginnt sofort zu ermitteln. Dabei stößt er auf eine Tragödie, die bereits zwölf Jahre zurückliegt. Damals fiel ein junger Offizier feindlichen Paschtunen in die Hände und kam grausam zu Tode. Sandilands weiß: Nur wenn er die Rätsel der Vergangenheit löst, kann er eine weitere Bluttat verhindern. „Liebhaber von Kriminalromanen aus dem goldenen Zeitalter des englischen Krimis werden an diesem großartigen Roman ihre helle Freude haben. Er erinnert an das Werk von Agatha Christie und übertrifft es sogar.“ Publishers Weekly „Mit diesem Roman stellen sich den Lesern eine intelligente Autorin und ein unvergesslicher Ermittler vor. Von der farbenprächtigen Kulisse bis zu einem Finale voller überraschender Wendungen ein Lesegenuss.“ Morning Star zu „Das Geheimnis der Kaschmir-Rose“ PRESSESTIMMEN ZU: „DIE JUWELEN VON SIMLA“

Joe Sandilands von Scotland Yard wird 1922 für 6 Monate zur Bengal Police nach Indien versetzt. Dort bittet ihn der Gouverneur, den mysteriösen Tod einer Offiziersgattin in der kleinen Garnisonsstadt Panikhat zu untersuchen.

Indien, 1922. Ranipur ist ein gefährlicher Ort – nicht nur, weil ein Menschen fressender Tiger das Umland terrorisiert. Detective Joe Sandilands soll im Auftrag der britischen Kolonialherren auch die Vorgänge im Palast des Maharadschas im Auge behalten: Dort liegt der Herrscher im Sterben, ohne dass die Thronfolge geklärt wäre. Zwei seiner Söhne sind bereits tot, nur der zwölfjährige Bahadur ist noch am Leben, denn hinter der prachtvollen Kulisse ist ein tödlicher Machtkampf in vollem Gange … „Die List des Tigers“ war als bester Krimi des Jahres für den „Historical Dagger Award“ nominiert.

Cambridge, 1933. On All Hallows’ Eve, in a candlelit pew in ancient All Hallows Church, Doctor Adelaide Hartest witnesses a stranger’s dying moments. Adelaide is just in time to hear his final confession: that he has plunged the dagger into his own chest, and that his death will be a suicide, despite its suspicious appearance. But his confession isn’t enough to halt an investigation. The victim, it is revealed, is known to Scotland Yard, and his death is a matter of national concern. Assistant Commissioner Joe Sandilands is sent up from London to discover the truth. Thrown into a deadly ring of cloak-and-dagger intrigue and high-society hedonism, Sandilands chases a phantom killer through Cambridge’s aristocracy, intelligentsia, cutting-edge researchers, and a clandestine ring of female spies. What secret was the dead man hiding, and what is at stake?

Set in Provence in 1926, the story follows Scotland Yard detective Joe Sandilands during his leave as he travels to the Riviera. His trip takes a dark turn when a crime at an ancient chateau precedes their arrival, hinting at impending violence and danger. As Sandilands navigates this unsettling situation, he must unravel the mystery and protect his niece amidst the looming threat.

London, 1933: An amateur dowsing team searching the Thames for precious metals unearths the body of a young woman with a priceless coin in her mouth. The case falls on Scotland Yard Assistant Commissioner Joe Sandilands, but he has another, very high-profile assignment. London is hosting a massive economic conference to address the global Depression, and political tensions run high as world leaders stand either with or against a rapidly militarizing Germany. Sandilands is to protect visiting American senator Cornelius Kingstone throughout the conference. But a when a series of bizarre coincidences links the riverbank body to the senator, Joe realizes that Kingstone is caught up in a dangerous game that might cost not just one but thousands of lives.

Joe Sandilands is sent to France as a guest of a glamorous war-widow who wants him to support her claim that a shell-shocked, amnesiac soldier is her husband. However, four other claimants have identified him as someone else, complicating the situation.

Revised edition featuring an interactive table of contents, cross-referencing, links to external websites, downloadable resources, and optimized content for Kindle e-readers. This historical writers’ guide aims to equip aspiring writers with the essential skills for crafting historical novels and short stories. It also serves experienced writers looking to refine their craft or transition to historical fiction. The step-by-step format includes practical activities that encourage experimentation with techniques necessary for creating authentic and engaging historical narratives. Organized into seven main headings, each chapter focuses on a specific writing skill or tool, allowing for independent use to address particular challenges or reinforce concepts introduced. The guide aims to provide the necessary tools for writing in various historical subgenres, including historical crime fiction. Contributions from notable historical fiction writers offer insights that both complement and challenge the activities, providing a diverse perspective on the craft. The activities stem from innovative workshops led by Myfanwy Cook, a published author with numerous accolades. She emphasizes that mastering writing is akin to an apprenticeship, requiring practical skills, imagination, and a commitment to the craft. This guide seeks to fill gaps in knowledge and inspire aspiring writers by enhancing their confidence and skills in historical fi

Scotland Yard Detective Joe Sandilands is caught off guard one night in 1933 by a phone call from a distressed boy named Jackie Drummond, who just might be the illegitimate son Joe never knew he had. Jackie is in trouble at his Sussex boarding school, where a teacher has been murdered. When Joe gets himself assigned to the investigation, he learns the boarding school case is more complicated than it appears: A frightening number of boys, all from wealthy families, have gone missing over the school’s history, and by some coincidence none of the families have followed up on their sons' whereabouts.

One morning before dawn in the stables of her country estate, Lady Truelove meets a violent death in an encounter with a dangerous horse. Classified as “death by misadventure,” this appears a gruesome accident. But Scotland Yard Detective Joe Sandilands suspects foul play—a misgiving he is struggling to separate from his personal grievances toward Sir James Truelove, who is Lady Truelove’s widower and the influential academic patron of Dorcas Joliffe, whom Joe one day hopes to marry. Joe enlists old friend and former constable Lily Wentworth to trail James, and finds an ally in a fellow police officer familiar with the Truelove estate. But as the investigation yields surprising secrets about one of England’s most powerful families, Joe discovers how little he knows about not only the gilded lives of the moneyed, but also his relationship with Dorcas. Is Joe prepared to risk a future with the girl he loves to uncover the truth behind Lady Truelove’s death?

Set against the historical backdrop of the Romanov murders and the mystery of the Tsar's missing fortune, this installment of the Joe Sandilands series weaves a tale of murder and espionage. As Sandilands navigates the complexities of the case, readers are drawn into a gripping narrative filled with intrigue and suspense.

Set against the backdrop of late 1920s Paris, the story follows Scotland Yard commander Joe Sandilands as he becomes entangled in a brutal murder case. The narrative weaves suspense and intrigue, highlighting the vibrant and tumultuous atmosphere of the era. Award-winning author Barbara Cleverly crafts a gripping tale that explores the darker sides of human nature and the complexities of crime, making it a captivating read for fans of historical mysteries.

Set in 1928 Athens, the story follows aspiring archaeologist Laetitia Talbot as she embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover a conspiracy filled with betrayal and vengeance. As Letty delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself in a race against time, facing the threat of impending violence that could change everything. Award-winning author Barbara Cleverly weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue, immersing readers in a richly atmospheric backdrop.

An “invitation to dine” quickly loses a letter as DI John Redfyre returns for his second investigation in the hallowed halls of Cambridge academia. 1923: Five Cambridge college dons host a monthly dinner club in secret. Their sixth man, always a stranger, is destined to make only one appearance. He is carefully selected the day of each party as the dons scour the streets to find their next target—a vagrant, perhaps, who looks like he could use a nice meal. He is handed a formal invitation, then appears at dinner only to be psychologically tormented for the evening by the dons’ cutting wit. The man with the highest number of killing shots is awarded a cup at the end of the night. Then the dons’ most recent guest, a former officer in the turn-of-the-century Boer War, is found strangled with hints of a sumptuous last meal in his stomach. Detective Inspector John Redfyre’s investigation takes him into the halls of notoriously elite and secretive St. Jude’s College—unfamiliar territory, even for a man of his breeding. As he contends with five suspects, each powerful and formidably clever, he must determine whether their parties are merely pretentious sadism, or one or more of the dons has more sinister mechanisms at play.

England 1923: Detective Inspector John Redfyre is the secret weapon of the Cambridge CID. Born and bred among the city's colleges, he has access to the educated elite who run these institutions, a society previously deemed impenetrable by local law enforcement. When Redfyre's Aunt Hetty hands him a front-row ticket to the year's St. Barnabas College Christmas concert, he is intrigued to discover that the trumpet player is, scandalously, a young woman, and a beautiful and talented one at that. But when she tumbles headlong down a staircase after curtainfall, Redfyre fears that some of his dearest friends may become targets, or -- equally alarmingly -- that one of them might be a killer

Set in 1928 Crete, the novel features Laetitia Talbot, an intelligent and adventurous aspiring archaeologist. As she navigates the island's rich history, Laetitia's passion for uncovering mysteries drives the narrative forward. Cleverly's storytelling captivates with its blend of historical detail and vibrant character development, promising an engaging journey through both the landscape and the intricacies of archaeology.

Joe Sandilands přijíždí pod záštitou Interpolu do Remeše, aby zde hájil britské zájmy v neobvyklém případu. Atraktivní francouzská válečná vdova chce Joea přimět, aby podpořil její nároky na záhadného vojáka trpícího válečnou neurózou a ztrátou paměti, který se objevil v místním sanatoriu. Tvrdí o něm, že je její manžel. Na pacienta, který vůbec nemluví, si však dělají nároky další čtyři lidé a lékař navíc začíná mít podezření, že se ve skutečnosti jedná o vojáka anglického. Joe se rozhodne, že s pomocí inspektora Bonnefoye prošetří všechny čtyři žadatele. Klestí si cestu změtí lží a manipulací, až na obtížné cestě za pravdou odhalí chytře skrytou vraždu spáchanou za války. A když nakonec zjistí, kdo voják doopravdy je, postaví to jeho i Bonnefoye před ještě větší dilema. Musejí pracovat rychle, nejen aby odhalili pachatele válečného zločinu, ale také aby zabránili hrozící tragédii. Přeložila Viktorie Košnarová.

Archeoložka Laetitia Talbotová se právě účastní prestižního archeologického průzkumu starobylého kostela v Burgundsku, když se dozví, že její kmotr Daniel podlehl násilnému přepadení. Zpočátku se domnívá, že šlo o nešťastnou náhodu, ale ve chvíli, kdy od Daniela dostane posmrtnou kódovanou zprávu, začne mít podezření, že Daniel byl zabit úmyslně. Pátrání po okolnostech kmotrovy smrti ji přivede na cestu do krajů dávné historie, do blízkosti významné francouzské rodiny, která ukrývá zničující tajemství, k prastarým keltským mystériím a posvátné, po celé věky uchovávané pravdě, jejíž odhalení by mohlo otřást moderním křesťanstvím a přinutit vraha vystoupit ze stínu, z něhož v zemi poničené první světovou válkou připravuje půdu pro další krvavý střet.